DATE & TIME
Wed. June 26 at 6:00pm
LOCATION
Rodey Theatre
Castiza
Synopsis
“Castiza” is the story of a girl born in Spain’s capital, where she was formed and raised with the traditional family customs of Madrid, and who discovered the genre of “ La Revista” at the hand of her elders. Every time she walked through Madrid’s streets, it was an adventure and a great learning experience. The city taught her many things, and that is why she pays this tribute to her city! And as the “castizos” say, “De Madrid al Cielo! (From Madrid to heaven!)
This delightful work is based on Vanesa Coloma’s own experiences of the capital, combined with a survey of genuine artistic contributions that changed the course of flamenco, caused by historical cultural moments, all this framed in the genre of “La Revista” Musical, recovering this theatrical and flamenco-inflected styles such as chotis, pasodobles, and copla, motivating an affectionate remembrance for all It is a flamenco show with live music, guitar, singing and of course… a lot of dancing. There will also be recordings of music that take us back in time and thus make the trip to “La Capital” and those very “castizo” styles. Coloma breathes new life into rescue traditional flamenco dances of the Capital such as “Los Caracoles,” “La Farruca,” and that special rumba from the 80’s, the “movida madrileña.”
“Her dance is convincing, credible, and tasty… and that’s why we came, to remember the importance of celebrating enjoyment and taste.” – Tamara Pastora, deflamenco.com
Castiza
Cast & Credits
Vanesa Coloma
Dance, Direction
Jesús Corbacho
Cante
Ana Salazar
Cante
Juan Campallo
Guitar
Cante
Ana Salazar
Cante
Juan Campallo
Guitar
Guitar
Learn More About
Vanesa Coloma
The Madrid-born Vanesa Coloma graduated in Spanish Dance and Flamenco from the Real Conservatorio de Danza in Madrid. Throughout her career, Coloma has worked with renowned artists and companies as a soloist or guest artist. She has toured worldwide, performing at the most prestigious theater and dance festivals. In addition to her original works Castiza and FlamenKlorica, Coloma has collaborated in the works 7 Balcones, 4 Adjetivos, and Equilibrio Flamenco by Jesús Carmona; Tauro and 2 En Compañía by Manuel Liñán; Oro Viejo, Cuando Las Piedras Vuelen, Almario, Turquesa Como El Limón by Rocio Molina; Souvenir and Dibujos by Belen Maya; Camino Flamenco and En Candela by Alfonso Losa, and Mujeres al borde de una Bata de Cola by Yolanda Heredia. She has participated on several occasions in the Bienal de Sevilla, Festival de Jerez, Festival Cante de las Minas, Suma Flamenca, Madrid en Danza, Festival Flamenco USA, Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, Festival de Mont de Marsan, Festival de Nimes, and the Festival Flamenco Madrid.
Undoubtedly, Coloma is one of the most important artists of her generation. In 2008, she won the Perla de Cádiz Prize for Alegrías. In 2017, she was a semifinalist in the International Contest of Cante de Las Minas. Currently, she combines work as a guest artist in the aforementioned companies with her shows Castiza and FlamenKlorica, the latter of which became part of many important festivals from 2016-2019, including the Festival Flamenco Madrid, Festival Tio de la Juliana, Corral del Carbón, Otoños Flamencos, Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, Jornadas Flamencas, and the Festival de Jerez. Coloma is sought after by the best tablaos worldwide, such as Corral De La Moreria, Las Carboneras, El Cordobes, and Tablao 1911 in Spain, and Garlochi in Japan.
Study with
Vanesa Coloma
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